Octavia vRS Ride

Pandybelly · 11-11-2006, 00:18

Hi,

I'm tempted by the vRS Octavia Tdi. I have test driven it and loved it. However, this was on a good road, smooth tarmac and no potholes. Where I live and travel to work is on bad roads, undulating, potholes, etc.
Anyone driving a vRS on these style roads, especially in Ireland?
What is it like, is it rattling, are your teeth rattling?
I have 3 bad discs in my back, should I avoid vRS and get another elegance?

Thanks

A...

cheezemonkhai · 11-11-2006, 00:25

Having driven an elegance with the sports suspension I would say that it is firmer than a MK I focus, not that helps you much.

andy2407 · 11-11-2006, 01:17

Might be worth considering another Elegance - maybe the 2.0 TDI - and doing some modification (re-map or tuning box etc) to increase the performance to something like that of the vRS.

Jonno VRs · 11-11-2006, 07:05

The ride is not over firm or harsh on the VRs. Don't see the point of getting 140 TDi and then remapping...

MrkyMrk · 11-11-2006, 07:49

I also have a back issue. Ride in vRS is very compiant given car's "sporty" aspirations.

Pandybelly · 11-11-2006, 18:43

Mark,

Have you driven Irish country roads in your vRS??

Anthony.

slartibartfast · 11-11-2006, 18:52

I guess it also depends what car you currently drive.

I came from a very firm mini cooper S to my 2.0T Vrs and I find it a little too soft if anything, but I've had passengers who've commented on the 'sporty' ride it has.

Arg · 11-11-2006, 19:22

I find my petrol vRS too soft in corners and at high speed. Though the ride has the typical harshness of low profile tyres over small bumps, but copes with big bumps well.

MrkyMrk · 12-11-2006, 00:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pandybelly

Mark,

Have you driven Irish country roads in your vRS??

Anthony.

Sorry mate, 'fraid not. But I'm a bit out in the sticks here and the roads aren't amazing.

Comfort-wise it compares favourably with my friend's new Civic and is about on a par with the Alfa 159 I just had for a day. Essentially feels like Skoda is aiming more for sports/touring than balls-out GTi. It is a firm ride but absolutely not harsh.

cheezemonkhai · 12-11-2006, 01:37

If you do get a VRS don't get the 18" wheels as the 17" ones are a bit lively over cr*p road surfaces.

cradic · 12-11-2006, 01:40

Hi! I'm an Irish owner of a Mk I Octy Vrs, and I always found the ride a bit harsh. After a test drive of the Mk II I was immediately won over, and have ordered one for the new year. The ride is superb. Here in Ireland we have terrible country roads, and in the city we have to contend with the most horrendous speed ramps. The new model glides over them with unbelievable ease. I have a bad back myself, but the new car is really excellent. Go for it! It is an incredible combination of sports car performance and handling, and saloon car comfort of ride.

**GAFF** · 12-11-2006, 16:56

Hey there,

Another Irish member here with a mk2 vRS. The ride is much improved and over speed ramps etc its not as harsh. Also one of these might be beneficial for the back CG-Lock Performance Add-on for your Seat belt

Btw I've sent you a PM

11-11-2006, 00:18	#1
Pandybelly Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Octavia vRS Ride Hi, I'm tempted by the vRS Octavia Tdi. I have test driven it and loved it. However, this was on a good road, smooth tarmac and no potholes. Where I live and travel to work is on bad roads, undulating, potholes, etc. Anyone driving a vRS on these style roads, especially in Ireland? What is it like, is it rattling, are your teeth rattling? I have 3 bad discs in my back, should I avoid vRS and get another elegance? Thanks A...

11-11-2006, 00:25	#2
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 14,723 Thanks: 91 Thanked 412 Times in 383 Posts	Re: Octavia vRS Ride Having driven an elegance with the sports suspension I would say that it is firmer than a MK I focus, not that helps you much. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

11-11-2006, 01:17	#3
andy2407 Marmite Burner Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Upper Ramsbottom Posts: 5,381 Thanks: 49 Thanked 182 Times in 151 Posts	Re: Octavia vRS Ride Might be worth considering another Elegance - maybe the 2.0 TDI - and doing some modification (re-map or tuning box etc) to increase the performance to something like that of the vRS. __________________ The future's bright The future's mellow Now with a little zest of Washbrook added

11-11-2006, 07:05	#4
Jonno VRs Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,197 Thanks: 9 Thanked 46 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Octavia vRS Ride The ride is not over firm or harsh on the VRs. Don't see the point of getting 140 TDi and then remapping... __________________ 06 Skoda Octavia VRs 200 bhp (Black) Previous Cars: 04 Audi TT 3.2 V6 250 bhp (Black) 02 VW Golf V5 170 bhp (Black)

11-11-2006, 07:49	#5
MrkyMrk Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Location: Reading, UK Posts: 912 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Octavia vRS Ride I also have a back issue. Ride in vRS is very compiant given car's "sporty" aspirations. __________________ *Mark*

11-11-2006, 18:43	#6
Pandybelly Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Octavia vRS Ride Mark, Have you driven Irish country roads in your vRS?? Anthony.

11-11-2006, 18:52	#7
slartibartfast Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Octavia vRS Ride I guess it also depends what car you currently drive. I came from a very firm mini cooper S to my 2.0T Vrs and I find it a little too soft if anything, but I've had passengers who've commented on the 'sporty' ride it has.

11-11-2006, 19:22	#8
Arg Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 122 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Octavia vRS Ride I find my petrol vRS too soft in corners and at high speed. Though the ride has the typical harshness of low profile tyres over small bumps, but copes with big bumps well. __________________ mmm, 150mph car or 180mph bike, some decisions in life can be tuff to make.

12-11-2006, 01:37	#10
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 14,723 Thanks: 91 Thanked 412 Times in 383 Posts	Re: Octavia vRS Ride If you do get a VRS don't get the 18" wheels as the 17" ones are a bit lively over crp road surfaces. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.*

12-11-2006, 01:40	#11
cradic Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: dublin Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Octavia vRS Ride Hi! I'm an Irish owner of a Mk I Octy Vrs, and I always found the ride a bit harsh. After a test drive of the Mk II I was immediately won over, and have ordered one for the new year. The ride is superb. Here in Ireland we have terrible country roads, and in the city we have to contend with the most horrendous speed ramps. The new model glides over them with unbelievable ease. I have a bad back myself, but the new car is really excellent. Go for it! It is an incredible combination of sports car performance and handling, and saloon car comfort of ride.

12-11-2006, 16:56	#12
GAFF Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 5,770 Thanks: 25 Thanked 65 Times in 63 Posts	Re: Octavia vRS Ride Hey there, Another Irish member here with a mk2 vRS. The ride is much improved and over speed ramps etc its not as harsh. Also one of these might be beneficial for the back CG-Lock Performance Add-on for your Seat belt Btw I've sent you a PM __________________ GAFF Briskoda Ireland Events, Meets & Pictures.....Race Blue Octavia MkII vRS.....Old Octavia MkI vRS

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